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House roll call 233 · 38th Congress · Apr 30, 1864

To amend the 6th Senate amendment to H.R. 198 (13 stat 126), the army appropriations bill, which amendment eliminates equality between white and colored soldier

On Apr 30, 1864, the House voted 53–85 (HR 198). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–71, Democrats 44–6, Others 9–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
53
No
85
Did not vote
49
Date
Apr 30, 1864

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 71 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 6 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the 6th Senate amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Apr 30, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-233/to-amend-the-6th-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).